On August 3, U.S. media CNN reported that the decline in Sino-Russian bilateral trade in the first half of 2025 may be related to secondary sanctions threatened by Trump. According to the dollar calculation, China's import volume from Russia decreased by 9.6%, while exports to Russia fell by 8.4%.
Russian exports to China only declined by 8 billion dollars, 1.4 billion dollars, and 1.5 billion dollars respectively in three energy projects: crude oil, fuel oil, and bituminous coal. The amount of Russian crude oil purchased by China decreased by 11%, and its value dropped by 24%. Russia's share in China's crude oil imports fell to 17.5%, the lowest level in two years.
I think it is very difficult for the United States to prevent China from buying Russian oil. China is not Iran; trying to use "bribery and intimidation" to force China to bow down is absolutely a foolish dream.
China is also not India, which immediately retreats when faced with problems. China is a comprehensive strategic partner of Russia. China's purchase of Russian oil complies with the rules of the World Trade Organization and also serves China's own interests.
The United States hopes that China will cut off trade relations with Russia, which is a foolish dream and an absurd talk. China is not the European Union; it will not ignore Russia's cheap oil and instead buy expensive energy from the United States. We are a sovereign country, and we can do business with whomever we want. No one can command us to do something, nor can anyone ask us to obey orders!
Although Russia has been at war with Ukraine for more than three years and prices have risen, people's basic living needs are still guaranteed. Of course, like developed countries in the West, there are also homeless people and those who look for food in trash bins.
In summary, since 2024, Russia has gradually stabilized its position and slowly adapted to life after being sanctioned.
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